Power Division unveils electricity relief package

ISLAMABAD: The Power Division announced the electricity relief package, offering relief of up to Rs 26 per unit in electricity bills during the three winter months of December, January and February, here on Friday.

According to the details, the power division has offered relief in the tariff for excess consumption of electricity compared to last year. Under the relief package, domestic consumers will get relief of Rs.26 per unit while commercial consumers will get relief up to Rs.22.71 per unit.

The power division also announced relief of up to Rs 15.05 per unit for industrial consumers. It should be noted that consumers consuming 25% more electricity than the reference benchmark will be eligible for the relief package.

Earlier, the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) was advised to increase electricity rates across the country.

According to the details, preparations are underway to increase electricity prices across the country, including Karachi, under the quarterly adjustment. This increase is expected to incur an additional burden of Rs. At 8.73 billion consumers who are already facing high utility costs.

A request has been submitted to Nepra to impose an additional burden of Rs. 8.72 billion on electricity consumers. The adjustment relates to the first quarter of the current financial year and is aimed at addressing rising energy costs. Nepra will hear the proposal on November 20.